The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Umar Ibrahim and Shuaibu Abubakar are also on trial for alleged multiple bombings and killings in Suleja and Madalla, both in Niger State.

He explained that four mobile phones were ceased from the suspects.

The witness also said one of the mobile phones carried the promise of incentives and the secret code to arrange and detonate an explosive.

NAN reports that the witness read the first message from a cell phone: “Do a deed by which Allah, by His grace and mercy, will save you from the punishment of the grave and a dangerous bridge with a speed of light.

“He will save you from the greatest fear and save you from Hell fire. Seventy members of your family shall marry you 72 virgins in Paradise, Allah will give you a crown of respect, which even the Prophet will be impressed with.

“He will keep your soul in the green birds of Paradise and your wish to return to the world and die as he died because of the good blessings and reward you after such noble last deed.

Addressing the court, the witness said: “I suspect this second message could be a code to arrange and detonate the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) material in their possession.”

He explained that another mobile phone contained the picture of the late Boko Haram leader, Mohammed Yusuf, and three blindfold persons carrying AK47 rifles.

The witness said the suspects were arrested on July 28, 2011, in Kachia, on their way to Kaduna, where Vice-President Namadi Sambo and other dignitaries were to attend a sporting function on July 29 at the township stadium.

Mr Emeka Okoro, the counsel to the accused, applied for a short adjournment to enable him to assess the officer’s statement, which was not before the court.

Justice Bilkisu Aliyu adjourned the cross-examination of the witness till December 6.